The Toastmasters Podcast #279: The Power and Practice of True Collaboration – Monique Levesque-Pharoah
Jul 15, 2025
Monique Levesque-Pharoah, Past International Director for Toastmasters International and owner of Unique Communications and Training, shares her insights on the transformative power of intentional collaboration. She discusses how effective teamwork can elevate leadership and foster trust, using personal stories to illustrate her points. The conversation highlights the importance of adaptive communication styles in enhancing collaboration. Monique emphasizes a shift towards an abundance mindset and the value of shared experiences in creating lasting impact.
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Collaboration Unlocks Collective Potential
- Collaboration harnesses diverse ideas to reach better outcomes.
- It unites passionate individuals to achieve higher goals together.
Cultivate Curiosity and Patience
- Approach collaboration with curiosity and openness to new ideas.
- Exercise patience to allow all voices to be heard and reach inclusive, better decisions.
Encourage Equal Participation
- Use tools like token limits to ensure balanced participation in discussion.
- Encourage quieter members by creating space for reflection and input before decisions.